Project Workshop page at Truck And Tools.

Project Workshop page at Truck And Tools.

Project Workshop, tools, how to guides, plans and helpful tips for homeowners.

Rental Property Owners Exemption from State Licensing requirements

Great news for Investors who have at one time LIVED in the home before it became a rental property. Bad news for those rental property investors that don't hire licensed contractors or sub-contractors.

By Writers Pool published 10-31-2017 updated 3-10-2023
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You will be the best homeowner contractor, we know it, you have an eye for quality.

Many homeowners may not realize that being their own contractor can be very rewarding. You never know, you might be able to build your new home for under the $158/sf the contractor bid.

By Writers Pool published 11-2-2016 updated 3-10-2023
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Why is my mortgage company holding back my disaster insurance claim payout money?

By Murray Wennerlund 3-17-2025

If your insurance company issued a two-party check for hurricane damage repairs and your mortgage handler is holding the money from you it is likely they need you to provide them with your recovery and repair plan before they will disperse the funds.

The 6-month CDBG-DR Grant Process timer for your state started on 1-21-2025.

By Murray Wennerlund 1-23-2025

Stay informed and become your own advocate for disaster damage not covered by insurance and other means. Unused disaster funds from 2023 will be applied to 2024. However, for most of you in 2023, your program is not over and you should be very active.

Fire, smoke blocking and air sealing between floors in a home.

By Murray Wennerlund 12-20-2024

When a duct passes through a second-story floor, across an 18-inch space, and vents into a drywall ceiling below, there are a few critical steps to follow to ensure proper sealing, fireblocking, and structural integrity.